Norah Jones :: Peace

Coldplay :: Have Yourself a Merry Little Xmas (live)

Liz Phair :: Winter Wonderland

Stacie Orrico :: Christmas Wish

Kylie Minogue :: Santa Baby

Michael Bublé :: Let It Snow

Josh Groban :: O Holy Night

Sarah Brightman :: Ave Maria

Dave Koz with Kenny Loggins :: December Makes Me Feel This Way

Lisa Marie Presley :: Silent Night

Bonnie Raitt and Charles Brown :: Merry Christmas, Baby

Carly Simon :: God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen

Brian Setzer Orchestra :: Jingle Bells

Notes: Liz does a fine job with a simply adorned version of "Winter Wonderland": bass, acoustic guitar, drums, some simple keyboard fills, and low-key male backing vocals. She goofs at the end, something about "keeping the kitty..."—anybody else hear it differently?

There are a few other standout tracks, including Kylie purring a fine version of "Santa Baby" and Lisa Marie's "Silent Night". Back in the day, pop artists recorded entire holiday albums, not just one-off tracks. I'd certainly pay to hear more Christmas tunes by Liz, Lisa Marie, and Kylie. Are you listening, Capitol?

I'm not entirely certain where this disc is/will be sold; Target, perhaps? If anyone knows for certain, please drop me a line.

Added October 22, 2003